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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,669.70, 347,353.92 and 144,312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,669.70, 347,353.92 and 144,312.30 is: 199,179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,669.70 : 347,353.92 = 144,312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,669.70/347,353.92 = 144,312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,669.70x = 347,353.92 × 144,312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,669.70x = 50,127,443,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127,443,109.22/251,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,179.49

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